Breach of Peace, Breach of Trust – now with Bonus Lies!
I've been trying to write a post on the G20 protests for days now, but events keep overtaking me. And now there is only one overriding issue: Chief Bill Blair…
June 2010
Reaching for my Tinfoil Hat
I've been awfully sceptical of these claims that it was police provocateurs who started the vandalism and the car burning this weekend. Yeah, yeah, the boots - well, most of…
G20 Aftermath Shakes Canadian Democracy: Public Inquiry NOW.
(Originally posted at Comments From Left Field) At this past weekend’s G20 Summit, Toronto the Good was transformed into Toronto the Garrisoned. Almost from the moment the summit began, 25,000…
Katz and Copps: Why Edmonton should be concerned.
Darryl Katz looking to take over the lease on Copps Coliseum says something incredibly important about his plans for Edmonton's Arena District, but not in the way that most are…
Pictures from Inside the G20 Detention Centre
Link: 'Inside the G20 Eastern Avenue Detention Centre' via BlogTO
This is a gift…
So, my loyal readers, I'm sure that you've all been keeping up to date on the activities. Well, the police went overboard (like I predicted) and brutalized SO many people.…
Mark Holland asks Vic Toews some tough questions about the G20
http://www.liberal.ca/en/newsroom/media-releases/18441_letter-to-the-hon-vic-toews-minister-of-public-safety. I'm sure Mr. Toews will be prompt with his answers... A Side Note: Today is Tuesday, less than 48 hours since the summit ended in Toronto. ...
I’ll second that: Anonymous
The World Famous Dan Shields calls Bullshit on Anonymous comments: http://thewfds.blogspot.com/2010/06/2554what-is-up-with-anonymous.html. I allow anonymous comments on my blog, because there are rare times when someone has a legitimate reason for…
G20 Protests: Why the Police did Nothing to Stop Black Bloc Tactics
As I walked home alone in the dark after an event last night, I came to an odd realization. I felt completely safe on empty streets or where there were…
G20 Protests: Why the Police did Nothing to Stop Black Bloc Tactics
As I walked home alone in the dark after an event last night, I came to an odd realization. I felt completely safe on empty streets or where there were…
G20 Protests: Why the Police did Nothing to Stop Black Bloc Tactics
As I walked home alone in the dark after an event last night, I came to an odd realization. I felt completely safe on empty streets or where there were…
Random angry disjointed protest thoughts
I can appreciate that people are appalled at the damage done by protesters on the weekend but the vast majority of protesters were well behaved and respectful of authority. Despite…
Random angry disjointed protest thoughts
I can appreciate that people are appalled at the damage done by protesters on the weekend but the vast majority of protesters were well behaved and respectful of authority. Despite…
Random angry disjointed protest thoughts
I can appreciate that people are appalled at the damage done by protesters on the weekend but the vast majority of protesters were well behaved and respectful of authority. Despite…
Bonjour Black Bloc! You’re a bunch of hypocrits
I LOVE this picture. Pretty much sums up my thoughts on le Bloc Noir: By the by, this shot also alone shows just how rinky-dink Toronto is. They can’t even…
More from Beyond the End-Of-The-Line
As if to justify my recent frustration with transit in this city today it took me much longer than usual to get home after a very nice time downtown. Now,…
Stephen Harper is to blame for the G20 problems
This story isn't about black clad idiots who get off on creating havoc and mayhem. It isn't about police who view their fellow citizens as terrorists and threats instead of…
Steve Paikin’s Twitter Feed
Steve Paikin of TVO's 'The Agenda' tweeted his experiences this evening (@spaikin). Just one more disturbing story to add to the list: i saw police brutality tonight. it was unnecessary.…
G…
Questions for the Cons: Do you understand now why holding the G20 summit in downtown Toronto was a huge fucking mistake? Did you really think these summits would boost Ontario…